How to Get the Most Out Of Bank Holidays in 2027?
Are you already thinking about your holidays for 2027? Take a look at the year ahead and you’ll find several bank holidays falling on weekdays. With a little forward planning, just one day of annual leave could give you a long weekend, or even help you turn a few days off into a whole week away. And 2027 has some great opportunities to make your annual leave go even further.
A little clever planning can help you get more time off without using up all your annual leave. Perfect for a long weekend in the mountains, a spontaneous escape or a few extra days for your next VAYA getaway.
We’ll show you how to make the most of the bank holidays in 2027, with plenty of opportunities for a winter break, a spring escape or a summer getaway in the mountains.
So, get your calendar out, check your annual leave, and start planning your next escape!
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Bank Holidays 2027 in the UK
Here’s your overview of all public holidays across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, including regional ones. Use them wisely and turn short breaks into long, well-deserved escapes.
January
1 January (Friday): New Year’s Day
Scotland: 4 January (Monday): 2nd January substitute day
- Take off: 5 January (Tuesday) in Scotland
- Result: 5 days off (1–5 January) using 1 day of annual leave
March/ April
17 March (Wednesday): St Patrick’s Day (Northern Ireland only)
- Take off: 16 March (Tuesday) and 18 March (Thursday)
- Result: 5 days off (15–19 March) using 2 days of annual leave
26 March (Friday): Good Friday + 29 March (Monday): Easter Monday
- Take off: 30 March–2 April (Tuesday–Friday)
- Result: 10 days off (26 March–4 April) using 4 days of annual leave
May/ June
3 May (Monday): Early May bank holiday
- Take off: 4–7 May (Tuesday–Friday)
- Result: 9 days off (1–9 May) using 4 days of annual leave
31 May (Monday): Spring bank holiday
- Take off: 1–4 June (Tuesday–Friday)
- Result: 9 days off (29 May–6 June) using 4 days of annual leave
July
12 July (Monday): Battle of the Boyne / Orangemen’s Day (Northern Ireland only)
- Perfect for a midsummer getaway — no extra leave needed.
August/ September
22 August (Monday): Summer bank holiday (Scotland only)
- Take off: 23–26 August (Tuesday–Friday)
- Result: 9 days off (21–29 August) using 4 days of annual leave
30 August (Monday): Summer bank holiday (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
- Take off: 31 August–3 September (Tuesday–Friday)
- Result: 9 days off (28 August–5 September) using 4 days of annual leave
November
30 November (Tuesday): St Andrew’s Day (Scotland only)
- Take off: 29 November (Monday)
- Result: 4 days off (27–30 November) using 1 day of annual leave
December
27 December (Monday): Christmas Day substitute day
28 December (Tuesday): Boxing Day substitute day
- Take off: 29–31 December (Wednesday–Friday)
- Result: 9 days off (25 December–2 January) using 3 days of annual leave
Your 2026 VAYA break
From long weekends to alpine escapes
One bank holiday here, one day of annual leave there, and suddenly a regular weekend becomes a little getaway. With a bit of forward planning, 2027 gives you plenty of opportunities to make your annual leave go even further. And if you’ve managed to create a few extra days off, why not make the most of them with a VAYA getaway?
Leave everyday life behind, check into your VAYA Resort and give yourself some time to wind down. Hit the slopes, head out for a hike with spectacular mountain views, spend a lazy afternoon in the spa or simply enjoy a long breakfast with nowhere else to be. However you choose to spend your time, your break is yours to enjoy.
Our VAYA Resorts are set in some of the most beautiful destinations in the Austrian Alps. Whether you’re enjoying a winter escape in Fieberbrunn, taking some time out in Lechtal or making the most of summer in Galtür, each destination has its own character and offers the perfect setting for a long weekend or a few extra days away.
Our Alpine Lifestyle Midweek offers make it even easier to make the most of your bank holidays. Travel outside the busiest weekend periods, enjoy a little more peace and quiet, and treat yourself to a break that uses just a few days of annual leave but feels like so much more.
More time away, more time for yourself, and more unforgettable VAYA moments.
2027
The ultimate holiday plan for 2027
A little planning goes a long way. With the right mix of bank holidays and leave days, 2027 can be your year of balance between work, rest, and unforgettable experiences. Start planning now and make every day off count.
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